Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 service manual D. Service

7.Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera- tion.

D.SERVICE

1.Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

a.Use only an approved con-

tainer.

b.Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

c.Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

d.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

e.Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.

f.Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.

g.Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non- metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Labora- tory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.

h.Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in a non-grounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container open- ing while filling.

i.When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and re-fuel them on the ground. If this is not possi- ble, use a portable, plastic fuel con- tainer to re-fuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer.

2.Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that may be serviceable with removable caps.

a.The electrolyte levels can be checked, or may be non-serviceable (no attempt should be made to open the vents).

b.Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid, and they must be re- cycled and not disposed of nor aban- doned. Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns, and in the event of contact, the areas should be flushed with water and a physician contacted. Battery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poisonous and is contained within the positive and negative terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of plates and active materi- als.

c.Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery terminals can produce sprks and heat...connections to the terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corrosion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external sources, make sure that the connec- tions are made properly and in the cor- rect sequence (see page 19 under jump starting).

3.Never run a machine inside a closed area.

4.To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow the machine to cool at least 5 minutes before stor- ing.

5.Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting.

6.Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blades for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with blades which meet original equipment specifi- cations.

7.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi- tion.

8.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.

WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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